November 18, 2020 Update

Walk-Up Clinic in Downtown Athens on Thurs., Nov. 19

Northeast Health District
Pop-Up Mobile Clinic
College Avenue between Hancock and Washington Streets, near City Hall
Thurs., Nov. 19
11:00 AM until 4:00 PM

The Northeast Health District will host the second day of its pop-up mobile clinic in downtown Athens on Thursday, November 19. 

Flu shots, COVID-19 testing, and HIV testing will be provided free of charge for adults.

Hepatitis A vaccines will also be available at no charge for adults who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover vaccines.

All services will be available on a walk-up basis with no appointment needed.
 
In addition to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, there is also currently an outbreak of hepatitis A in northeast Georgia. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection usually spread when a person unknowingly ingests the virus from contaminated objects, food, or drinks. Anyone who has not been previously vaccinated for hepatitis A is at risk. The best way to prevent hepatitis A infection is by getting vaccinated. 

In addition to being vaccinated, other ways to help stop the spread of hepatitis A include washing your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom and before eating or preparing food.

Because the flu shot and the vaccine for hepatitis A do not protect against other viruses such as COVID-19, it is still important to continue to wear a mask or cloth facial covering in public and to keep six feet of distance between yourself and other people to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

• Hepatitis A, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/hepatitisA.
• Seasonal influenza, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/flu.
• COVID-19, visit https://dph.georgia.gov/health-topics/coronavirus-covid-19

The table above reflects the total number of positive test results reported through DawgCheck each week. It is updated every Wednesday. Please note the following:

• Positive tests reported through DawgCheck are from any of the approximately 50,000 faculty, staff, and students connected to the University of Georgia, whether located in Athens, extended campuses, extension offices across the state, or even other states and countries for students who elected to take online classes.
• The totals may include reports from individuals who have not been on campus recently, there may be delays in reporting, and the totals may even include individuals who have recovered.
• Therefore, the data does not serve as an accurate barometer of the current status of COVID-19 at any point in time at any one of UGA’s campuses.
• For the week of November 9, 40% of the tests in the “Other” category were performed in Athens-Clarke County and its 5 adjoining counties, and the remaining 60% were located elsewhere in the state. No students reported positive tests done outside of the state. One instructional faculty reported a positive test.

DawgCheck and other University of Georgia-related COVID information is available at the University Health Center website at https://uhs.uga.edu/healthtopics/covid-19-health-and-exposure-updates.

Frequency of Updates

This coronavirus email / text update is sent weekly during normal weeks, usually on Wednesdays, with other updates as necessary with important information.

Questions can still be directed to www.accgov.com/coronavirus, which will be updated regularly, the info line at 706-613-3333, or coronavirus@accgov.com.